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Celta Held to 1-1 by Betis as Second-Half Surge Falls Short

Debutant goalkeeper Álvaro Valles preserved Betis's point with a late save after conceding early in the second half.

Borja Iglesias intenta controlar el balónde espaldasante Altimira
Hugo Álvarez saluda tras anotar el empate
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Overview

  • Marc Bartra put Betis ahead on the stroke of half-time with a free header from a Giovani Lo Celso corner, again exposing Celta's set-piece vulnerability.
  • Coach Claudio Giráldez changed the game at the break by introducing Javi Rueda, whose immediate impact lifted Celta's press and threat down the right.
  • Hugo Álvarez equalised in the 47th minute with a shot that slipped between Valles's legs after sustained early pressure from the hosts.
  • Valles later denied Ferran Jutglà with a standout save from a close-range header in the 83rd minute to keep the score level.
  • The draw at Balaídos leaves Celta still searching for a first league win, now with two consecutive stalemates to start their LaLiga campaign.